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Building a future where the built environment supports a healthy, sustainable world. See all articles.

Can a divided federal government deliver bipartisanship?

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What the midterms mean for green building policy.

Ben Evans

Building the blueprint: Reviewing K–12 school district climate action plans

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The Center for Green Schools reviewed 19 school districts' sustainability and climate action plans.

Kyleigh Gunn

Congratulations to the most recent LEED-certified schools

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Learn about recent LEED-certified schools and how they are creating healthier, more sustainable learning environments.

Jacqueline Maley

Center for Green Schools and Inspired Air Fund launch the Classroom Clean Air Alliance

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Learn about the Classroom Clean Air Alliance, including input from schools and IAQ experts.

Steve Bauer

USGBC at COP31: Elevating Cities and Buildings

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Partnering with Governments and Businesses to Scale Solutions for Climate: Efficiency, Electrification, and Zero Waste

Elizabeth Beardsley

USGBC celebrates additional award winners recognized at Greenbuild 2026

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Learn about more individuals and projects celebrated at Greenbuild 2026.

Tia Metzger

New data shows direct pay is transformative for communities

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Learn about the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act's direct pay provision on communities.

Sabine Rogers

Featured projects

Green building has the power to impact businesses, the economy, our communities and the way we live. Explore how green building work is driving better decisions in design, construction and operations across our buildings, cities and communities.

Olympic House

Olympic House

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort

Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort

Ponce City Market

Ponce City Market

International Commerce Centre

International Commerce Centre

Portobello Shop

Portobello Shop

Citigroup Center

Citigroup Center

Austin FC Stadium

Austin FC Stadium

Our members

USGBC members are leading the future of green building and driving impactful change.

Arup

Bank of America

Carrier

Colgate Palmolive

Cushman Wakefield

DPR Construction

DAR

GAF

GSA

Gilbane

HDR

HNI

HOK

Toyota

JLL

Jacobs

Johnson Controls

Legrand

McCarthy

Perkins Will

RWDI

Saint Gobain

Shorenstein

Skanska

Stantec

WSP

Whiting Turner

Kohler

AECOM

Hines

Shanghai EXPO UBPA Business

Google

Turner

Walsh

Amaala

Carlisle Companies Incorporated

Meta

International WELL Building Institute

CEMEX

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